What was the primary
purpose of the 14
Amendment?

14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Primary Documents in American History. Ratified in 1868, the 14th Amendment granted citizenship to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States." This guide provides access to digital collections, websites, and print materials related to the amendment.

Explanation:

The Fourteenth Amendment, 1868

Definition of citizenship

 "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States"

  Provides citizenship for all people born or naturalized in the United States

Due process

 "...nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law"

  Prevents states from denying life, liberty, or property without due process

Equal protection

 "...nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."

   Ensures all people are treated equally under the law

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